Sea World

We all went to Sea World yesterday. The Blows are still here so we took the kids down to San Antonio. They were all very excited to go see the fish and the whales. First thing we did when we got there was go see the dolphins. It was feeding time so we got to feed them. Natalie was afraid of feeding them but she was not afraid to get close up to them, which is an improvement. Izzie on the other hand was trying to get into the pool with them and even threw a fish at them. The twins had a great time feeding them too.

After the dolphins we went to the aquarium and the kids got to run around and see the fish. Izzie again had a blast. She would laugh and giggle when the fish got close to the glass. After the aquarium we did the Shamu show.

For lunch we had arranged to eat the park in what they call Dinning with Shamu. We had a coupon with our season pass and you get to eat in a reserved area where the private pools are for the Shamus are. So we ate while the whales were swimming near us. Afterward they bring them out and do some tricks and we can take really good up close pictures. It was amazing to see them up close and the kids were mesmerized with them. To make it even better we were the last group to leave and one of the trainers asked us to go up to the big pool and we could get really close to them. They came right up to the glass and where sticking their tongue out and trying to get us wet. It was amazing seeing them swim right there so peaceful. They were in the big show pool and it was empty just us so it was nice and quiet. The kids got to get up close to them and they loved it.

After Shamu the kids played in the playground they have for a little bit, we did a tea cup ride and then we went to the Sea Lion show. Then it was a little bit more playing to make sure they got good and tired for the ride home. The girls feel asleep right away. We were all a little tired yesterday but we all had so much fun. The kids are still taking about Shamu.

Here are some pictures.....

Val and the boys with the dolphins


Izzie feeding the dolphins




while dining with Shamu




Izzie & Shamu



Irene & Natalie on the ride